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Bakersfield man arrested in Santa Margarita after leading officers on short chase

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A Bakersfield man was arrested Saturday night after he led officers on a short chase through Santa Margarita, according to CHP. 

Officials said a CHP officer noticed Christopher Cruz, 38 was not wearing a seatbelt while at an intersection in Santa Margarita around 7 p.m. on Saturday.

CHP said Cruz drove off but lost control of his truck about 200 yards away and hit a chain linked fence. 

Authorities said he got out of the truck and ran off.

Officers arrested Cruz after finding him hiding in a utility shed in a backyard.

CHP said Cruz had confirmed warrants out of San Luis Obispo County.